REF’s picks

A lower-scoring affair is plausible given both sides' recent struggles to generate consistent half-court offense during their losing runs.

1. 1Both rosters feature experimental lineups and younger players with erratic shooting nights.
2. 2Pace can slow down significantly when execution falters in the fourth period.
3. 3Defensive lapses could still lead to transition buckets if turnovers mount.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.